THRACE. Byzantium. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Time of Hadrian, circa A.D. 128-136. Æ. 6.25 gm. 23 mm. Demetros, magistrate. Helmeted and bearded head of Byzas right; BYZAΣ / Prow right; ΕΠΙ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΟC ΤΟ Β. BMC 55 (same obverse die). Schönert-Geiss 2032 (V1/R1). RPC III 1088. Near Very Fine; attractive smooth dark green and red patina with earthen deposits; well centered on a broad flan. A most attractive portrayal of the hero.

Byzaz, son of Nisos the king of Megara, is the legendary founder of Byzantium.